Architectural shingles are another option and are installed the same way as 3 tab shingles but give your roof more of a 3 d effect due to their varied shapes.
Roofing a house with 3 tab shingles.
Measure your roof so you can be sure you buy the right amount of shingles.
Other composition shingles such as architectural and random cutouts are installed using most of the same techniques.
Each tab is 12 inches.
They come in a single tab shape even though they are available in a variety of colors.
They are the shingles people most often associate with asphalt roofing.
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Check with your roofing dealer to learn about any installation differences.
Three tab shingles are usually 36 inches long.
They are designed to be installed with a 5 inch reveal.
The 3 tab asphalt shingle also called a composition shingle or fiberglass shingle is the most common type of roofing shingle.
In addition 3 tab shingles lie flat to the roof decking and create a clean shape with neat looking lines on your roof.
They are typically 36 inches long in total.